Situated at the end of a coveted road on Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera, this stunning Mediterranean home offers some of the finest views in the area. 1300 Dover Hill Road captivates with panoramic vistas from sunrise to sunset, featuring sparkling city lights and the coastline stretching to the Channel Islands. Sitting at the end of a cul-de-sac and spanning almost 5,000 square feet, including a newly renovated guest house with it's own entrance and gardens. This elegant 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home balances spaciousness with comfort, ideal for entertaining while enjoying breathtaking views and tranquility. The open living area boasts wood-beamed vaulted ceilings and wood floors and a southeast-facing sitting nook offering unobstructed views. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinets, a large pantry, and high-end appliances, suitable for both large parties and intimate gatherings. The main level includes a versatile bedroom suite that could serve as a master bedroom with an adjoining office or den, both opening to a private patio with ocean views. Upstairs, a welcoming landing leads to a gracious master suite with a fireplace and a private deck offering ocean, city, and island views, along with a luxurious bathroom and ample closet space. Two additional bedrooms share a bath on this level. Above the two-car garage you'll find a beautifully design guest suite and full bath with its own kitchenette and living space overlooking the city and Pacific Ocean. Welcome to your slice of paradise.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
$1,355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alexander Harden•DRE #02061152• Hilton & Hilton Real Estate Inc
Bought with Ryan Kell•DRE #02224217• Village Properties
Situated at the end of a coveted road on Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera, this stunning Mediterranean home offers some of the finest views in the area. 1300 Dover Hill Road captivates with panoramic vistas from sunrise to sunset, featuring sparkling city lights and the coastline stretching to the Channel Islands. Sitting at the end of a cul-de-sac and spanning almost 5,000 square feet, including a newly renovated guest house with it's own entrance and gardens. This elegant 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home balances spaciousness with comfort, ideal for entertaining while enjoying breathtaking views and tranquility. The open living area boasts wood-beamed vaulted ceilings and wood floors and a southeast-facing sitting nook offering unobstructed views. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinets, a large pantry, and high-end appliances, suitable for both large parties and intimate gatherings. The main level includes a versatile bedroom suite that could serve as a master bedroom with an adjoining office or den, both opening to a private patio with ocean views. Upstairs, a welcoming landing leads to a gracious master suite with a fireplace and a private deck offering ocean, city, and island views, along with a luxurious bathroom and ample closet space. Two additional bedrooms share a bath on this level. Above the two-car garage you'll find a beautifully design guest suite and full bath with its own kitchenette and living space overlooking the city and Pacific Ocean. Welcome to your slice of paradise.
SBMLS #25-817
Apr 3, 2025
Sold
$5,094,375
$1,019/sq ft
Mar 17, 2025
Contingent
—
Feb 25, 2025
Listed
$5,495,000
$1,099/sq ft
TheMLS #21-776634
Jan 11, 2022
Sold
$4,200,000
$840/sq ft
Oct 20, 2021
Price Changed
$4,500,000
$900/sq ft
Aug 24, 2021
Listed
$4,725,000
$945/sq ft
SBMLS #21-3157
Jan 11, 2022
Sold
$4,200,000
$840/sq ft
Dec 26, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 18, 2021
Price Changed
$4,500,000
$900/sq ft
Aug 21, 2021
Listed
$4,725,000
$945/sq ft
+29
Located at the end of one of the most coveted roads on the Upper Riviera of Santa Barbara, sits a magnificent Mediterranean masterpiece with arguably the best views in all of Santa Barbara. When pulling into 1300 Dover Hill Road, you will be enchanted by the vistas, from sunrise to sunset and beyond. The 180-degree views include the majestic twinkle of city lights as well as the stunning coastline to the Channel Islands. This impeccable 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home (approx. 4500 sq ft) has grace and volume, creating an atmosphere of comfort coupled with grand spaces to entertain and enjoy the expansive views. After entering the front door, you are greeted with an open living concept which houses a considerable living room with wood-beamed, vaulted ceilings, wood floors and clean lines to focus on the beauty of red-tiled rooftops and the glistening ocean. Adjacent is a southeast-facing sitting nook perfect for an art collection or grand piano with unobstructed views, and past the living room is a dramatic two-story iridescent-tiled fireplace that sets the stage for the spacious dining room, generous enough to accommodate large groups for fun holiday celebrations and gatherings. Perfectly built to take advantage of our Southern light, this lovely home enjoys incredible natural light but was also thoughtfully designed to take advantage of spaces to enjoy a movie or evening cocktails on the northside. The spacious media room includes a bar and boasts more views. The chef's kitchen with custom Poggenpohl cabinets, large pantry and high-end appliances is ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings. The main level has a wonderful bedroom suite that could lend itself to a master bedroom with a perfect office or den to service that room. Both rooms open up to a private patio and pergola to take in the ocean breezes and views while enjoying your morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. As you arrive upstairs you are again captivated by the views at the comfortable landing area. On the west wing you enter a gracious master suite with a fireplace, private ocean-, city- and island-view deck, a large walk-in closet, and a gracious bathroom with jet tub, steam shower, private toilet closet, and plenty of space for all your bathroom products. Down the hall are two ample bedrooms that share a bath to complete the second level. Above the detached two-car garage is another 500 square feet with endless possibilities. The warm and generous room includes vaulted ceilings, the same stunning views, another fireplace and a half bath. This could be an in-law unit, an ADU, a home office, an art or exercise studio, or whatever else you dream up. The turf covered dog run area is great for your furry friends and terraced gardens below are graced with flowers and citrus trees. Not only do you get the best views in town, you also get unrivaled privacy at 1300 Dover Hill Road. Enjoy morning coffee and the sunrise on the east patio or sunsets and drinks looking out to the west on the pergola. Offered for the first time in over 30 years, this special property is ready for its next owner.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,231 (+1.7%)
$2,040,000 + $3,156,262
$5,196,262
2024
$36,592 (+1.9%)
$1,536,098 + $1,988,703
$3,524,801
2023
$35,926 (+179.1%)
$1,505,979 + $1,949,709
$3,455,688
2022
$12,872 (+2.4%)
$1,476,450 + $1,911,480
$3,387,930
2021
$12,573 (+1.1%)
$342,696 + $864,505
$1,207,201
2020
$12,442 (+1.8%)
$335,977 + $847,554
$1,183,531
2019
$12,223 (+1.5%)
$332,532 + $838,864
$1,171,396
2018
$12,047 (+3.4%)
$326,012 + $822,416
$1,148,428
2017
$11,648 (+2.2%)
$313,353 + $790,482
$1,103,835
2016
$11,398 (+1.1%)
$313,353 + $790,482
$1,103,835
2015
$11,272 (+2.1%)
$307,209 + $774,983
$1,082,192
2014
$11,036 (+0.5%)
$296,668 + $743,562
$1,040,230
2013
$10,986 (+3.2%)
$296,668 + $743,562
$1,040,230
2012
$10,642 (+2.3%)
$295,328 + $740,202
$1,035,530
2011
$10,398 (+0.7%)
$289,538 + $725,689
$1,015,227
2009
$10,330 (+2.5%)
$281,740 + $706,143
$987,883
2008
$10,075
$276,873 + $693,943
$970,816
Tax history for 1300 Dover Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,231 (+1.7%)
$2,040,000 + $3,156,262
$5,196,262
2024
$36,592 (+1.9%)
$1,536,098 + $1,988,703
$3,524,801
2023
$35,926 (+179.1%)
$1,505,979 + $1,949,709
$3,455,688
2022
$12,872 (+2.4%)
$1,476,450 + $1,911,480
$3,387,930
2021
$12,573 (+1.1%)
$342,696 + $864,505
$1,207,201
2020
$12,442 (+1.8%)
$335,977 + $847,554
$1,183,531
2019
$12,223 (+1.5%)
$332,532 + $838,864
$1,171,396
2018
$12,047 (+3.4%)
$326,012 + $822,416
$1,148,428
2017
$11,648 (+2.2%)
$313,353 + $790,482
$1,103,835
2016
$11,398 (+1.1%)
$313,353 + $790,482
$1,103,835
2015
$11,272 (+2.1%)
$307,209 + $774,983
$1,082,192
2014
$11,036 (+0.5%)
$296,668 + $743,562
$1,040,230
2013
$10,986 (+3.2%)
$296,668 + $743,562
$1,040,230
2012
$10,642 (+2.3%)
$295,328 + $740,202
$1,035,530
2011
$10,398 (+0.7%)
$289,538 + $725,689
$1,015,227
2009
$10,330 (+2.5%)
$281,740 + $706,143
$987,883
2008
$10,075
$276,873 + $693,943
$970,816
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
4,538
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019210015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-25
One-Family Residence Zone
This zone is intended to provide areas for single-unit housing on individual lots at appropriate low densities of one unit per legal lot with allowances for an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Two-Unit Residential Development when certain standards are met. Designators (e.g. -25, -15) refer to minimum lot size in thousands of square ft or, in the case of RS-1A, acres. The regulations for the RS Zone are intended to limit activities which would be inharmonious with or injurious to the preservation and character of a residential environment. Nonresidential uses are limited to those that support daily life of neighborhoods and complement surrounding residential development. Nonresidential uses are strictly limited in order to mitigate impacts associated with nonresidential uses such as: traffic, increased parking demand, light, glare, and noise.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Mar 7, 2024 • Final
Historic permits
Install a new split air conditioning unit for the second floor of a single-family home.
HVAC
Mar 10, 2020 • Final
Reroof
Remove existing two-piece tile roofing, install new underlayment, and reinstall the tile.
Roofing
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Exterior
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Dover Road
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,538
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019210015
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$6.44M – $7.79M
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